US Turboprop Pilots Left Behind as Major Airline Pay Soars, Creating Widening Salary Gap
A significant pay disparity is growing between pilots at major US airlines and those flying turboprops for regional carriers. While top captains at mainline carriers can now earn up to $590,000 annually, many regional pilots are still negotiating for improved contracts. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is highlighting the struggle of pilots at airlines like Air Wisconsin and CommutAir. This widening gap threatens the pilot pipeline and could impact air service to smaller communities. Without new agreements, this disparity is expected to become even more pronounced by 2026.
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